Low cost SSCX frame options?

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Permalink Reply by Liz Mcdowell on September 8, 2010 at 12:49pm

I vote for the Cross Check. The Nature boy is cool, but if you ever decide to run 1x9/10 or more you are SOL with the All city. The Surly comes in black too, and that imho is easier to look at than the fade on the NB.

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Permalink Reply by MarvinK on September 8, 2010 at 12:52pm

Ya... it doesn't seem like there are many other options out there unless your shop is a Raleigh, Felt or Kona dealer... or you want to go high-end. I'd like something a little more original than the Surly or All-City, but having trouble finding other options in the <$1000 bike or <$600 frame.

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Permalink Reply by Anthony Carlisi on September 8, 2010 at 12:58pm

I raced the specialized tricross ss last season, very reasonable price wise and loved the bike!! I upgraded to the geared version.
The ss is for sale if u are interested, it is a 52 in frame, with a handbuilt rear wheel (dt swiss rr 1.1 with micha hub) !!!!

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Permalink Reply by nPlusOne on September 8, 2010 at 2:13pm

Hmmm - I can't seem to get my hand on the Nature Boy frameset. Interested in the Specialized SS frameset or complete - shoot me details.

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Permalink Reply by luis garcia on September 8, 2010 at 3:42pm

I'm interested in the bike, does it feel more like a 54 or is it a more like a normal 52cm? e-mail me luisx.garcia@gmail.com

thanks

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Permalink Reply by Jay deBe on September 8, 2010 at 1:49pm

definitely interested in this answer too. Thinking Redline too.

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Permalink Reply by sasha on September 8, 2010 at 3:44pm

Bianchi San Jose is also a possibility. Or, if you're looking for something more trail- and less race-oriented, a Vassago Fisticuff (see the review in an upcoming issue of the magazine).

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Permalink Reply by Slonie on September 8, 2010 at 4:35pm

Speaking of these, here's the frame that caught my attention in this category:

http://www.traitorcycles.com/Bikes_CrusadeSS.cfm

$699 for a frameset so it's a little above your price range, but damn if it isn't sexy. I've got no idea what the availability on Traitor frames is...

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Permalink Reply by Anthony Carlisi on September 10, 2010 at 7:19am

Email me @ ajcsk8r@verizon.net I will send u pix and info on the bike!!!

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Permalink Reply by David Lafferty on September 23, 2010 at 6:11pm

Here are a few more options:
Production:
On One Pompino (I have one that I'd be willing to sell)
Bianchi San Jose

Used:
Voodoo Limba or Voodoo Wazoo (older ones had horizontal dropouts... don't get one with sliding dropouts)
IRO Rob Roy
Bianchi Axis

I currently have a Surly Travelers Check, On One Pompino, and a sweet geared CX bike.

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Permalink Reply by Steven Shepard on September 30, 2010 at 11:00pm

interested! email me @ sshep21@hotmail.com

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Permalink Reply by hellbelly on October 1, 2010 at 6:35am

I went with a Origin-8 CX 700. It is 4130 steel, comes with a matching fork, is geared or SS capable (built-in tensioners), and can run discs or cantis. Plus it has 2 bottle and rack mounts. It is ridiculously inexpensive. Lotsa options. People will whine about the weight, but bfd. I machined off all the unnecessary mts and junk and had mine re-powder-coated. I put pics of it up on my page. In a couple of words: It rules. It is bricksh*thouse tough. and handles great. The weight for me is fine at about 22.5 lbs. I could make it a bit lighter and get it below 20 lbs but I am bigger guy and ride like a maniac so I will take the toughness over the weight penalty since I demolish everything.

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